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The Bélier Family

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2014 | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 7 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

The whole Bélier family is deaf, except for sixteen year old Paula who is the important translator in her parents' day to day life especially when it comes to matters concerning the family farm. When her music teacher discovers she has a fantastic singing voice and she gets an opportunity to enter a big Radio France contest the whole family's future is set up for big changes.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    5 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $73 million worldwide on a $11 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 55K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Éric Lartigau

  • LouanePaula Bélier
  • Karin ViardGigi Bélier
  • François DamiensRodolphe Bélier
  • Éric ElmosninoFabien Thomasson
  • Roxane DuranMathilde
  • Ilian BergalaGabriel Chevignon
  • Luca GelbergQuentin Bélier
  • Mar SodupeMs. Dos Santos
  • Stéphan WojtowiczLapidus
  • Jérôme KircherDoctor Pugeot